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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

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Are you ready to supercharge your Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That"s why each episode of our podcast features a story in Mandarin Chinese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Mandarin Chinese and English.This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a

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13:55

Shanghai's New Year: Fireworks, New Hopes, and New...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai's New Year: Fireworks, New Hopes, and New Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 新年的前夕，上海的外滩笼罩在一片节日的欢腾中。En: On the eve of the New Year, Shanghai's The Bund was enveloped in a festive cheer.Zh: 黄浦江的水面反射着历史建筑的灯光，游客和本地人都期盼着午夜的焰火表演。En: The surface of the Huangpu River reflected the lights of historic buildings, as both tourists and locals eagerly awaited

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14:25

Unexpected Stardom: A Night of Joy at Wutuobang Festival

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Stardom: A Night of Joy at Wutuobang Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 寒冷的冬夜，乌托邦社会文化节上，灯火辉煌，空气中弥漫着烧烤和糖炒栗子的香气，人头攒动，大家都在期待新的一年。En: On the cold winter night at the Wutuobang Cultural Festival, lights were bright, and the air was filled with the aromas of barbecue and candied chestnuts.Zh: 明和静手挽着手，一边欣赏热闹的表演，一边讨论今晚的计划。En: The place was crowded, with

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14:31

Tradition Meets Modernity: Ming's New Year...

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2025/12/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tradition Meets Modernity: Ming's New Year Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明静静地走在故宫的雪地上，心中是一片复杂的情感。En: Ming walked quietly on the snowy ground of the Forbidden City, her heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.Zh: 她刚从海外留学归来，第一次在冬天回到家中。En: She had just returned from studying abroad, visiting home for the first time in winter.Zh:

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13:08

Mystery Beneath the Fireworks: A Shanghai Night Unfolds

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery Beneath the Fireworks: A Shanghai Night Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的冬夜，黄浦江畔灯火辉煌，外滩上人潮涌动。En: On a winter night in Shanghai, the banks of the Huangpu River were brilliantly illuminated, and the The Bund was teeming with people.Zh: 空气中充满了新年的欢庆，人们的笑声和烟花的期待在寒风中回荡。En: The air was filled with the celebrations of the New Year, with laughter and the

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14:32

Fireworks, Fate, and The Unforgettable Night in Shanghai

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Fireworks, Fate, and The Unforgettable Night in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海外滩的灯光闪烁，在冬季的新年夜，空气中弥漫着期待。En: The lights of Shanghai's Bund flickered on the New Year's Eve of winter, with an air of anticipation in the air.Zh: 街道拥挤，游客们裹着围巾，脸上带着微笑。En: The streets were crowded, and tourists wrapped in scarves wore smiles on their faces.Zh:

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15:28

A Hotpot Mishap: New Year's Eve Adventure in Taipei

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2025/12/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Hotpot Mishap: New Year's Eve Adventure in Taipei Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在台北的冬日夜晚，热闹的火锅店里人声鼎沸，空气中弥漫着汤底浓郁的香气。En: On a winter night in Taipei, a lively hotpot restaurant was bustling with people, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of the broth.Zh: 红灯笼与金色装饰将整个餐厅点缀得温馨而喜庆。En: Red lanterns and golden decorations adorned the entire restaurant, creating

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13:53

A Snow-Covered Campus: Ming's Journey to Balance

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2025/12/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Snow-Covered Campus: Ming's Journey to Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 南京大学的校园在冬日里，一片宁静的白雪覆盖着。En: Nanjing University’s campus is covered in a serene blanket of white snow during the winter.Zh: 她的校园浑然天成，处处充满了低调的诗意。En: Her campus appears naturally beautiful, filled everywhere with understated poetic charm.Zh: 几束暗黄的路灯把寂寥的街道照亮，温暖而明亮的灯光流泄在一旁的书架上，映照出书本的影子。En: A

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15:38

A New Year's Reunion: Li Wei's Journey to Reconnect

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2025/12/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A New Year's Reunion: Li Wei's Journey to Reconnect Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 蓝天白云，阳光洒在圣托里尼的白色建筑上，海水碧蓝如宝石。En: Blue skies and white clouds, sunlight shimmering on the white buildings of Shengtuolini, and the sea as blue as a jewel.Zh: 李伟站在阳台上，远远望着地中海。En: Li Wei stood on the balcony, gazing out at the Dizhonghai.Zh: 冬季的海风微凉，夹杂着即将到来的新年的气息。En: The winter sea

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13:03

A Spice-Filled Quest: Finding Love and Adventure

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2025/12/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Spice-Filled Quest: Finding Love and Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 伊斯坦布尔的冬天，空气中弥漫着香料的芬芳。En: Yisitanbul's winter is filled with the fragrance of spices in the air.Zh: 盛大的集市灯火通明，五颜六色的灯串在空中摇曳，迎接新年的到来。En: The grand market is brightly lit, with colorful strings of lights swaying in the air, welcoming the arrival of the New Year.Zh:

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13:56

Crafting Traditions: Rediscovering Festivity and Heart

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2025/12/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Crafting Traditions: Rediscovering Festivity and Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 商场的灯火通明，红灯笼和金色横幅将整个空间装点得喜气洋洋。En: The shopping mall was brightly lit, with red lanterns and golden banners decorating the entire space joyfully.Zh: 空气中飘荡着悠扬的节日音乐，摊位上挤满了色彩鲜艳的面料和精美的装饰。En: The air was filled with melodious festival music, and stalls were crowded with brightly colored

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14:45

Harmony in Snowflakes: A Festival of Communication &...

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2025/12/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harmony in Snowflakes: A Festival of Communication & Talent Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 漫天的雪花飘落，校园的操场被白雪覆盖，远处红色的灯笼暗示着即将到来的春节。En: Snowflakes are falling all over, covering the school sports field in white, while the red lanterns in the distance hint at the imminent arrival of Spring Festival.Zh: 这里是学校的年末庆典准备现场，En: This is the preparation site for the

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15:12

Tea Traditions & New Beginnings: A Lijiang Winter Tale

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2025/12/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea Traditions & New Beginnings: A Lijiang Winter Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在丽江古城，冬天的夜晚总是格外迷人。En: In the Lijiang Ancient Town, the winter nights are always particularly enchanting.Zh: 整条街道都披上了银色的节日灯光，空气中弥漫着烤栗子的香气，仿佛在低语讲述着古老的故事。En: The entire street is adorned with silver holiday lights, and the air is filled with the aroma of roasted chestnuts, as if

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12:54

Finding Warmth on the Great Wall: A Dongzhi Festival...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Warmth on the Great Wall: A Dongzhi Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在冬日的薄雪下静静地伫立，古老的石砖被装饰得五光十色，因为冬至节快到了。En: The Great Wall stood silently under a light dusting of snow in winter, its ancient stones decorated with a myriad of colors as the Dongzhi Festival approached.Zh: 五彩的灯笼在夜空中轻轻摇曳，节日的欢笑声在古老的墙上回荡，宛如一幅神奇而喜庆的画卷。En: Multicolored lanterns

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13:19

Unveiling Heritage: Mei's Quest in Winter-Clad Xi'an

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2025/12/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Heritage: Mei's Quest in Winter-Clad Xi'an Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 雪悄悄落在西安的古老遗迹上，给石头建筑和小路披上一层薄纱。En: The snow quietly fell on the ancient ruins of Xi'an, covering the stone structures and pathways with a thin veil.Zh: 空气清冷，似乎连呼吸都有些透明。En: The air was chilly, almost as if even breathing felt transparent.Zh: 梅、李伟和婷等了很久，终于在这个圣诞节来到了这里。En: Mei, Li Wei,

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14:58

Ancient Artifacts and the Winter Solstice Secrets...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ancient Artifacts and the Winter Solstice Secrets Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 玉明、佳和立伟走在森林中，脚下的雪发出“咯咯”的声音。En: Yuming、Jia and Liwei walked through the forest, the snow underfoot emitting a "crunching" sound.Zh: 冬天的空气透着寒意，古老遗迹静静躺在白雪之中，周围的寂静宛如时间冻结。En: The winter air was filled with a chill, and the ancient ruins lay quietly amid the white snow, with the

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13:17

Enchanted Reflections: A Solstice Discovery Reveals...

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2025/12/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Enchanted Reflections: A Solstice Discovery Reveals Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在冬至的前夜，海水反射着月光，创造出一个象银色披风般的海滩。En: On the eve of the winter solstice, the sea reflected the moonlight, creating a beach like a silver cloak.Zh: 海浪轻轻地拍打着岸边，海风将冰冷的空气送到周围。En: The waves gently lapped the shore, and the sea breeze carried the chilly air around.Zh:

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14:36

Dance of Lanterns: A Winter's Tale of Friendship and...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dance of Lanterns: A Winter's Tale of Friendship and Festivity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在雪花轻轻飘落间，园中静谧而美丽，一片白色的宁静笼罩着和谐园。En: As snowflakes gently drifted down, the garden was tranquil and beautiful, a blanket of white serenity enveloping Hexie Yuan.Zh: 辛怡站在小桥旁，脸红扑扑的，双眼望着冰雪覆盖的湖面。En: Xinyi stood by the small bridge, her cheeks flushed, her eyes gazing at the

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13:04

Tradition Meets Wanderlust: Mei's New Year Revelation

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tradition Meets Wanderlust: Mei's New Year Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅站在北方小城热闹的市场街上，周围是阵阵喧闹声。En: Mei stood on the bustling market street of a small northern town, surrounded by bursts of noise.Zh: 街上挂满了红红的灯笼和绚丽的装饰，空气中弥漫着冬季的寒意和新年食物的香气。En: The street was filled with red lanterns and splendid decorations, the air a mix of winter's chill and the aroma

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14:26

Mystic Jade: A Winter Night's Quest at Jiufen Teahouse

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystic Jade: A Winter Night's Quest at Jiufen Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至节的夜晚，九份的茶馆灯火通明，空气中弥漫着乌龙茶的香气。En: On the night of the Winter Solstice, the Jiufen teahouse was brightly lit, with the aroma of wulongcha wafting through the air.Zh: 九份坐落在山中，街道狭窄，充满了历史的痕迹。En: Jiufen is nestled in the mountains, its streets narrow and filled with traces of

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14:25

Legacy of the Solstice: Rekindling Family Ties in...

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2025/12/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Legacy of the Solstice: Rekindling Family Ties in Rural China Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-21-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国南方的一个安静的农村稻田，空气中弥漫着轻轻的冬霜。En: In a quiet rural rice field in southern China, the air is filled with a gentle winter frost.Zh: 稻田周围是连绵起伏的山丘，冬至节让这里显得格外祥和。En: The rice fields are surrounded by rolling hills, and the Winter Solstice festival makes the place look especially

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